Over several weeks time I noticed that when vehicle was sitting still right turn required greater effort to turn steering wheel, as though wheel was against curb. Then noticed that I could "shake" tires if grasped at 3 and 9 oclock also could hear a sligth "clunk" took car to dealer and was told rack and pinion was defective, with vehicle on rack mechanic pierced rubber boot on rack and pinion assembly and fluid ran out, also tie rod end was loose.
1999 Buick Regal steering complaints
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Almost caused accident, power steering pump and pressure hose replaced, problem not corrected. Steering to left is very difficult even after pump was replaced, as it was prior to pump being replaced.
One owner car, well maintained and safely driven. 70000 miles. While driging car, steering locked up during left and right turns. Steering popped"out of position several times. Very hazardous to drive. Mechanic was a short distance away, however ty the time I got there, the steering wheel was positioned at the 4 o'clock position wihile drigin straight ahead. Mechanic stated the only other car that he had seen a rack fail on so early was a '97 buick regal. Understand there was a recall that eneded in 1998.*ak repair to replace rack, $800. Additional cost of $350 at dealer to fix airbag warning light. Dealer maintains incorrect repair to rack caused this problem in the steering wheel. Old part is not available. This was a serioius hazard!
When trying to make a right turn power steering failed, making it difficult for driver to turn the steering wheel. Vehicle was taken to the dealer, who replaced rack and pinion. *ak manufacturer has recalled some models for this problem, but didn't covered consumer's. In addition, steering failed when driver was making a right turn in a parking lot.
When making a left turn at low speeds, the vehicle lost power steering. *ak the consumer stated there was a recall regarding the steering issue, however the recall stopped at the 1998 models.
Intermittently while driving at low speeds, it was difficult to turn the steering wheel to the left. The cause of the problem had not been determined.
My 1999 buick regal ls continues to demonstrate an occasional power steering failure. The failure occurs with a first start/cold start or after the vehicle has been sitting for a period of time after being operated. The problem is a lack of "power steering" when turning to the left, I.e. When pulling out of a parking space in a parking lot and a hard left turn is required. The situation is negated after the steering wheel is returned to a straight position or full right position. This occasional failure has been ongoing for more than 40,000 miles but has been more frequent with this winter's extreme cold weather. My vehicle currently has 99,000+ miles. The recent recall by gm of 1996-1998 regals for this same problem has prompted my reporting of this failure with my vehicle.
Had to replace the rack on the power steering system today due to steering difficulty and leakage. The vehicle only has 104k miles. Repair cost by a buick dealership was approximately $1400.00.
1999 regal with 47,000 mile has developed a clanking noise from steering wheel when making left turn same problem now exist when making right or left turn. Delivery date on service id is 28 oct 98. Yet this model is not listed in lastest power steering recall - the description of my problem is duplicated in this latest recall.
While making a left turn and without warning, the steering wheel locked up, the and vehicle would not turn at all. The driver drove the vehicle to dealership. The mechanic replaced the rack and pinion. *ak (making left turns were very hard and stiff) the consumer avoided an accident by turning right. The rack and pinion was binding and was replaced. *scc
In the waterloo courier of 9/23/03 it was reported that the federal government is investigating a possible steering defect in gm vehicles. The problem described involved difficulty in steering when making left turns. This happened to me and my daughter (who was driving my car at the time) on saturday, september 13, in cedar falls, iowa. We were able to drive the vehicle (1999 buick regal) back to waverly to jerry roling's dealership. On monday, september 15, I was informed that the rack and pinion (sp?) had gone out and needed to be repaired. Because the gm dealership was going to charge approx. $400 more than my regular mechanic, I had the car transfered to garry's tire in waverly where the work was done. I picked up my car on tuesday, september 16. I thought I should report this incident to you even though the 1999 regal was not one of those listed in the article.
The vehicle swayed left to right while driving, and the steering wheel was hard to control. *jb there was a clunk in the steering wheel which caused by the undertorqued steering gear bolts. The steering shaft was loose and was replaced by the dealer. *ts(see annotation - m. Jordan) *ts. Also the engine failed to turn over, the dealer replaced the alternator and found the no voltage on the battery, the transmission jumped when it was put into gear, the dealer found the shaft for the 4th gear worn, the vehicle pulled to the side, the rack and pinion was replaced, the oil pan and front motor mount was replaced
Severe clunking noise under hood when turning wheel. After taking car to various mechanics, it was a unanimous consenus the rack & pinion needed replacement.
The steering failed on the vehicle.*dt
Steering assembly needed to be replaced at 67,000 miles on 1999 buick regal which has been well cared for. Single owner virtually all highway use vehicle 3.5 years old. Steering became sluggish when car was first started, then responded normally. Was told some internal seals were worn. This could have been major safety problem, but fortunately not. I have never had a vehicle where the steering assembly from wheel to wheel had to be replaced and have driven 6 vehicle's to over 100,000 miles, one 130,000.
Insufficient info-the consumer has a concern about the tie rod. Scc
Consumer stated when turning there is a weird noise in the steering column. Took to dealer and rack mounting bolts had worked loose, consumer feels if bolts loosen to much they may not be any steering. Please provide any further information. Mr
Consumer states that the left hand side tie rod had broke and the consumer needs to replace the part. Contacted dealer and the dealer is aware of the problem but is not willing to do anything. Nlm
Power steering pump is defective. Dealer has been notified.
Clunking feel in steering as if loose component or excess freeplay somewhere. Original "rack" was replaced, and now 3000 miles later, the replacement rack is getting loose and causing the clunking. There's a service alert within general motors # 98-12, but clearly they haven't solved it, since replacement units soon redevelop the problem. Issue aside from the annoyance of clunking in the steering gear, is "when is something going to fall off and cause lack of steering"? Incidentally, my wife recently purchased a '98 olds intrigue, and they just replaced her steering rack. Wonder how long it will last? Feel free to contact me for more details.
When driving at any speed and making a turn, tires felt like they were in water. Also power steering felt loose.
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